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inheritance

Meaning of “inheritance”

A possession, portion, or heritage received by descent, allotment, promise, or divine gift.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
239 occurrences203 verses33 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 31:14

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Psalms 78:62
He gave his people over also unto the sword; and was wroth with his inheritance.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 78:62 · retained source text

He gaue his people ouer also vnto the sword: and was wroth with his inheritance.

Psalms 78:71
From following the ewes great with young he brought him to feed Jacob his people, and Israel his inheritance.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Psalms 78:71 · retained source text

From following the ewes great with young, hee brought him to feed Iacob his people, and Israel his inheritance.

1611 marginal noteHeb. from after.

1611 marginal note2.Sam.5.2. 1.Chron. 11.2.

Psalms 79:1
O GOD, the heathen are come into thine inheritance; thy holy temple have they defiled; they have laid Jerusalem on heaps.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 79:1 · retained source text

¶ O God, the heathen are come into thine, inheritance, thy holy temple haue they defiled: they haue layd Ierusalem on heapes.

Psalms 94:14
For the Lord will not cast off his people, neither will he forsake his inheritance.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 94:14 · retained source text

For the LORD will not cast off his people: neither will he forsake his inheritance.

Psalms 105:11
Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Psalms 105:11 · retained source text

Saying, Unto thee will I giue the land of Canaan: the lot of your inheritance.

1611 marginal noteHeb. the corde.

1611 marginal noteGen.13.15. & 15.10.

Psalms 106:5
That I may see the good of thy chosen, that I may rejoice in the gladness of thy nation, that I may glory with thine inheritance.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 106:5 · retained source text

That I may see the good of thy chosen, that I may reioyce in the gladnesse of thy nation: that I may glory with thine inheritance.

Proverbs 13:22
A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Proverbs 13:22 · retained source text

A good man leaueth an inheritance to his childrens children: and the wealth of the sinner is layd vp for the iust.

1611 marginal noteIob. 27.17.

Proverbs 17:2
A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Proverbs 17:2 · retained source text

A wise seruant shall haue rule ouer a son that causeth shame: and shall haue part of the inheritance among the brethren.

Proverbs 19:14
House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the Lord.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Proverbs 19:14 · retained source text

House and riches, are the inheritance of fathers; and a prudent wife is from the LORD.

1611 marginal noteChap.18.22.

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Historical definitions

An estate or possession received by hereditary right; a possession that may descend to an heir; an estate given by donation or divine appropriation; that which is possessed or enjoyed.

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